Art Classes and Workshops
at Sedona Arts Center…and Online!
At Sedona Arts Center, creativity is meant to be experienced. Our classes and workshops — from iPhoneography and oil painting to sculpting, stained glass, ceramics, and pottery for teens and beginners — are designed to be welcoming, hands-on, and inspiring. Whether you’re exploring something new or building on existing skills, you’ll learn from working artists in a supportive environment that values curiosity, craft, and creative joy — all in the heart of Sedona.
Expressions in Gouche with Lili Anne Laurin March 5, 2026 – Thursday, 9am–4pm
This workshop will focus on enhancing the artists’ knowledge and landscape painting skills in designer gouache. Deepen your understanding of the medium, from its unique properties to essential tools including supports, brushes, and mediums. We will explore key aspects of compositions and color strategies to harness the full potential of gouache.
Instructor demos will help you grasp the techniques behind crafting vibrant, engaging paintings. Whether working from photo references or your own inspiration, you will receive personalized guidance to build confidence in using gouache outdoors or in your studio practice.
iPhoneography Crash Course
Online AND In-Person with Kelli Klymenko March 6, 2026, Friday, 9am-2pm
In today’s digital age, your iPhone can be more than just a phone — it’s a camera, an editing studio, and a powerful creative tool. Join photographer and artist Kelli Klymenko for a one-day workshop designed for both beginners and advanced users.
Learn how to turn everyday moments into striking works of art with nothing more than your iPhone. This hands-on class covers breathtaking landscapes, expressive portraits, and up-close macro photography — plus the editing apps and techniques that will take your images to the next level.
Painting Wildlife Textures with Pamela Haunschild March 7 – 8, 2026 – Sat-Sun, 9:30am–4pm
In this workshop, we will focus on wildlife as a painting subject. We will be using a lot of texturing techniques in both the animals themselves and the setting you might find them in. Texture makes your paintings feel more dynamic, creates a sense of depth, and helps viewers emotionally connect with your work. It is also a creative and relatively easy way to paint fur, feathers, and backgrounds without having to paint every detail … the textures do a lot of the work for you, as well as creating lots of interest.
You can work in the watermedia of your choice (acrylic, watercolor, acrylic ink, or gouache). We will create textures using texturing mediums along with some ordinary household materials (all texturing materials and applicators are provided).
Canyon Color for the Painter: A Plein Air Workshop with Carol Douglas March 9 – 13, 2026
Transform your plein air painting skills in this unique week-long oil, acrylic, pastel and watercolor workshop. You’ll focus on color from every angle and apply advanced color concepts to your work. Color theory is not just a collection of good ideas; it’s the cornerstone of your toolbox. Using practical lessons and exercises, you’ll take what you’ve learned about color and use it to enhance your artistic vision.
Exploring and Developing Glazes with John Post March 10 – April 14, 2026
Exploring and Developing Glazes with John Post is a comprehensive, hands-on course focused entirely on the science and artistry of ceramic glaze formulation. Students will learn to read glaze recipes, accurately mix liquid glaze batches, and develop multiple glaze variations using techniques such as line, biaxial, triaxial, and color blending. With an emphasis on surface quality, color development, and personal experimentation, this class supports both beginners and advanced students in refining their understanding of glaze chemistry. All materials are provided, and enrollment is limited to eight students to ensure individualized guidance. Please note: this course is dedicated to glaze development and does not cover application or decorative techniques.
Rebel Bloom with Jesse Petersen March 16 – 18, 2026
Rebel Bloom is a mixed-media workshop focused on bold, high-contrast art making. We’ll create and cut our own collage papers, warm up with loose floral sketches, and then pull it all together with mixed media techniques to build a handmade zine that captures your own story of growth.
You’ll design and illustrate your zine using simple construction methods and guided prompts. After we photocopy your master copy, we’ll break the rules a bit—adding color, texture, or a quick paint flick—so every zine has its own spark. Then we’ll trade zines so everyone leaves with a shared collection of work from the group.
Next Steps in Stained Glass Techniques: Lead Came with Sonja London-Hall March 16 – 18, 2026
Take your stained-glass skills to the next level in this exciting 3-part workshop series designed for glass artists ready to grow beyond the fundamentals. Each session explores a unique and specialized technique to enhance your craftsmanship and creative voice.
Alternative Firing: A 1-Day Workshop in Alternative Finishings with CJ Henderson March 22, 2026
This workshop is great for students with experience in clay and have pieces that are bisque-ready. We will be using non-traditional finishes such as Raku, Saggar, and Obvara to create beautiful surface results.
This 1-Day workshop will allow students to take their ceramics to new heights with the whole class devoted to the different alternative firing finishings and techniques.
Scholarships are an important part of Sedona Arts Center. It has a long history in providing students in need of financial assistance, the ability to hone their skills and creative talents. Art classes and workshops also allow an emotional break from daily life and offer social interaction with fellow lovers of art. We are proud to offer our scholarship program, with the help of The Kling Family Foundation, The Ceramics Scholarship Fund, and the Debbie Winslow Scholarship Fund, which allow us to continue this long standing opportunity.
Our mission is to connect, enrich, educate and lead through the inspiring power of the arts and creative discovery.
Sedona Arts Center (SAC) is a cornerstone of Northern Arizona’s cultural community and serves as the creative heart of Sedona. Founded in 1958, this nonprofit organization is based in Uptown Sedona and offers year-round classes, exhibitions, festivals, and cultural events that enrich the artistic life of the Verde Valley.
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